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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 251.67 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 251.67 and 150.48 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 251.67 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/251.67 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 251.67 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 37,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,870.89/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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